China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US

China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US

The suspension takes effect from today until Nov 27, 2026, says the commerce ministry.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had earlier agreed to reduce tariffs and pause other trade measures for a year. (AFP pic)
BEIJING:
China has suspended a ban on approving exports of “dual-use items” related to gallium, germanium, antimony and super-hard materials to the US, the commerce ministry said today.

The suspension takes effect from today until Nov 27, 2026, the ministry said in a statement.

It did not give any further details.

The ministry announced the ban in December 2024.

China announced on Friday the suspension of other export controls imposed on Oct 9, including expanded curbs on certain rare earth materials and lithium battery materials.

President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump had earlier agreed to reduce tariffs and pause other trade measures for a year.

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